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09/05/2026

Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar appoints C Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu; hands TVK chief, appointment letter. The swearing-in ceremony will be held in Chennai on May 10.

09/05/2026

DLSA Baramulla Organizes 2nd National Lok Adalat of 2026; 1169 cases amicably resolved

Baramulla, May 9,CNS: Today, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Baramulla, held 1st National Lok Adalat of 2026 under the chairmanship of Jawad Ahmad, Chairman District Legal Services Authority (Principal District & Sessions Judge), Baramulla.

The National Lok Adalat was formally inaugurated by Jawad Ahmad in the presence of other judicial officers. The inaugural session was also attended by the President and members of the Bar Association, Baramulla, Legal Aid Defence Counsels (LADCs), Panel Lawyers, court staff, and Para-Legal Volunteers associated with DLSA Baramulla.

The primary objective of the National Lok Adalat was to ensure expeditious disposal of cases in a cost-effective and amicable manner while simultaneously reducing the pendency of cases in regular courts.

A total of 1407 cases were identified and listed for settlement, covering a wide range of disputes, including civil matters, compoundable criminal cases, family disputes, recovery matters, motor accident claim cases, and pre-litigation as well as post-litigation disputes across District Baramulla.

To facilitate smooth functioning, 10 benches were constituted—03 at District Headquarters Baramulla, 02 at Sopore, and 01 each at Pattan, Tangmarg, Boniyar, Uri and Dangiwacha.

With the efforts of judicial officers, lawyers, and parties to the disputes, a total of, 1169 cases were amicably settled, resulting in the realization of a settlement amount of Rs 11421301.(CNS)

09/05/2026

2nd National Lok Adalat 2026 held at District Court Complex Srinagar, Justice delivered with Dignity

Lok Adalat promotes Amicable Dispute Resolution, access to Justice for all

Srinagar 09 May, CNS: In a significant stride towards delivering timely and amicable justice, the District Judiciary Srinagar, in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, successfully organized the 2nd National Lok Adalat of the year 2026 at the District Court Complex Mominabad, Srinagar, and at the Court of the Additional Special Mobile Magistrate/JMIC Panthachowk.

The Lok Adalat was held under the guidance of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority and overall supervision of Shazia Tabasum, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority and Haq Nawaz Zargar, Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman, DLSA), Srinagar, along with Secretary, DLSA Srinagar.

The Lok Adalat was inaugurated by Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority).

The inauguration ceremony was held in presence of ShaziaTabasum, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority; Haq Nawaz Zargar, Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman, DLSA) Srinagar, and judicial officers, members of the bar, Court & DLSA staff members of District Court Complex Srinagar.

A ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, marking a dignified and respectful beginning to the proceedings. Following the guard of honour, a sapling was planted by the Chief Guest within the court premises, as a gesture towards environmental protection and promotion of a greener and cleaner environment.
The dignitaries visited and observed the functioning of various benches at the District Court Srinagar, offering encouragement to litigants and reinforcing the ethos of participatory justice.
Speaking on the occasion, Justice Sanjeev Kumar emphasized the transformative role of Lok Adalats in the justice delivery system, stated “Lok Adalat is not just a mechanism for resolving disputes, it is a platform that creates a win-win situation for all parties involved. It saves time, reduces litigation costs, and fosters goodwill. I encourage the public to actively participate in this initiative for peaceful, timely, and amicable settlements. Justice through Lok Adalats strengthens the very foundation of participatory and compassionate justice.” He laid emphasis on disposal of substantial Civil, Criminal and Matrimonial cases, through the medium of Lok Adalat
The Lok Adalat received an enthusiastic response from litigants, a testament to the growing public trust in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. A wide range of cases, including civil matters, matrimonial disputes, criminal compoundable offences, bank recoveries, and pre-litigation issues were taken up, with a significant number being resolved on the spot.
To facilitate the amicable settlement of cases,12 benches were constituted, in whole District wherein the Bench where MACT claims were settled was presided over by Adnan Sayeed, Special Judge Anti Corruption CBI Cases Srinagar and Fayaz Ahmad Qureshi, Presiding Officer, MACT, Court Srinagar in which 58 cases were taken out of which 39 cases were amicably settled and Rs 4,38,15,000 was awarded as settlement amount and cheques amounting Rs 2,20,000,00 were on spot distributed among claimants by Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority), in presence of Haq Nawaz Zargar, Principal District & Sessions Judge Srinagar, Shazia Tabasum, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority, and other Ld. Judicial Officers of District Court Srinagar.
By the concerted efforts of all presiding officers of all the courts, cooperation rendered by the learned advocates and officers of various government departments, insurance companies and banking institutions, a total 72,337 cases were taken up by 12 benches in the district out of which 71844 cases were settled in the said Lok-Adalat.
An amount of Rs 11,38,58,851 was awarded as settlement amount in all cases including award of Rs 4,38,15,000 in 39 MACT Cases.
Furthermore, the Executive Chairman JKLSA virtually interacted with the disabled person in the MACT Court and also presented the cheque to his attending counsel on his behalf.
The 2nd National Lok Adalat of 2026 witnessed a huge participation of officers/officials from different departments, litigants.
The success of the 2nd National Lok Adalat reflects the judiciary's commitment to resolving disputes through mutual understanding and compromise. Such initiatives not only lessen the backlog of cases in the courts but also strengthen the public’s faith in the legal system.

08/05/2026

in Hajin as the bodies of three youths, who drowned in the River Jhelum, were recovered after extensive rescue efforts. The incident has left the entire area in deep grief and mourning.

08/05/2026

* Crime Investigation Centre for Excellence (CICE), Jammu conducted an interactive Cyber Safety Awareness Session for students at Police Public School today on 07.05.2026.*

The session was conducted by DySP Albeena Malik, SHO CICE Jammu, Crime Branch J&K with the objective of sensitizing students about safe internet usage, cybercrime prevention, online fraud awareness, social media safety, cyberbullying, and the importance of responsible digital behaviour.

During the awareness programme, students were educated about emerging cyber threats including online gaming frauds, OTP scams, phishing attacks, fake social media profiles, and misuse of personal information on digital platforms. Practical safety measures and preventive strategies were shared to help students secure their online accounts, create strong passwords, and promptly report suspicious online activities.

The participants were also made aware about the Cyber Helpline Number 1930 and the portal National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal ( cybercrime.gov.in) for reporting cybercrime complaints and seeking timely assistance.

The programme ended with admirable speech given by Mr Rajeev Sharma, Principal of Police Public School, Miransahab, Jammu who thanked CICE, Crime Branch J&K for conducting such an insightful, relevant, and much-needed awareness session. The awareness programme ended with a Cyber Security Pledge.

07/05/2026

Self-Styled ZEO in Pattan Accused of Making Fake Signatures, Sanctioning Leaves, Running Office on His own

Mohsin Khan

Baramulla, May 7 (KNS): A major controversy has surfaced in the Zonal Education Office (ZEO) Pattan after a Head Clerk allegedly made fake signatures of the ZEO, sanctioned leaves on his own, and issued teacher deputations arbitrarily in the absence of a regular ZEO.

Official sources told Kashmir News Service (KNS) that Head Clerk Ghulam Mohiuddin, posted at ZEO Office Pattan, has allegedly been functioning as a “self-styled ZEO” since there has been no officially posted ZEO in the educational block from May 1, 2026.

Sources said that even earlier, when the Principal of Higher Secondary School Goshbugh was holding additional charge as ZEO, the accused official had allegedly taken control of the office affairs and was running the office independently.

According to sources, the official allegedly used fake signatures of the ZEO, sanctioned leaves himself, and made deputations of teachers of his own choice while misusing the vacant chair of the ZEO office.

Teachers also accused the senior assistant of creating an atmosphere where official works were allegedly carried out through personal influence and monetary exchange. A teacher while speaking to KNS alleged that the official had “hijacked” the office functioning and was acting beyond his authority.

Sources further claimed that alleged monetary dealings were taking place in the office due to the absence of a regular ZEO in Pattan.

Meanwhile, when contacted by KNS, Director School Education Kashmir said that the matter is under enquiry and is being investigated. He said the department is looking into the allegations seriously and action will be taken accordingly. (KNS)

07/05/2026

*58 RR Organises ‘Nasha Mukti Abhiyan’ Pad Yatra at Mahore to Spread Awareness Against Drug Abuse*

Mahore, Reasi, May 7: In a significant initiative aimed at spreading awareness against drug abuse, 58 RR (Rajput) organised a “Nasha Mukti Abhiyan” Pad Yatra at Mahore in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
The awareness rally witnessed participation from around 220 people, including local leaders, school and college students, civil administration officials, and members of the local populace. The event commenced with the National Anthem followed by a pledge against drug abuse.
The programme was actively organised by the Indian Army’s 58 RR (Rajput) unit based at Mahore, in coordination with the civil administration. Deputy Commissioner Reasi, SDM Mahore, local representatives, students, and residents participated enthusiastically in the campaign.

During the Pad Yatra, participants carried awareness banners and raised slogans highlighting the harmful effects of narcotics and the importance of youth participation in nation-building activities.

Speakers during the event stressed the need for collective efforts to eliminate the menace of drug abuse and create a healthy, progressive, and drug-free society. The overwhelming response from all sections of society reflected a shared commitment towards securing a brighter future for the younger generation.

The event concluded with a strong message of unity, awareness, and collective responsibility, reaffirming the resolve of all stakeholders to contribute positively towards society and nation-building.

06/05/2026

Chief Justice inaugurates Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centre at District Court Jammu

Jammu ,May,06, CNS Kashmir : In a significant step towards ensuring child-friendly and victim-sensitive justice delivery, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Arun Palli, today inaugurated Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centre at District Court Complex, Jammu.

Present on the occasion were Justice Sindhu Sharma, Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Justice Rahul Bharti, Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, Justice Rajesh Sekhri, Justice Mohd. Yousuf Wani, Justice Shahzad Azeem Judges of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Yash Paul Bourney Member, J&K Special Tribunal, Jammu, Registrar General Mohinder Kumar Sharma of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Ravinder Nath Watal Principal District and Sessions Judge Jammu, Registrar Vigilance Rajiv Gupta, Officers of the registry, Nirmal Kishore Kotwal Bar President along with Bar members, Judicial officers of District Court Complex, Jammu, Monika Kohli Additional Advocate General and Anil Sharma, Chief LADC Jammu.

The facility aims to prevent the secondary victimization and ensure fair, sensitive recording of evidence. This marks a significant step towards victim-centric justice delivery in the Union Territory. The Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centre has been established to provide a safe, non-intimidating and conducive environment for vulnerable witnesses, including children, victims of sexual offences and persons with disabilities, to depose before the court.

The center is equipped with modern facilities including separate waiting areas, live-link video conferencing, one-way mirrors, and child-friendly infrastructure to prevent secondary victimization during trial proceedings, in line with Supreme Court guidelines.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Justice emphasized that establishment of VWDC reflects the judiciary’s commitment towards upholding the rights and dignity of vulnerable witnesses and ensuring fair trial without fear or trauma.(CNS)

05/05/2026

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05/05/2026

Locals Demand Urgent Macadamization of Key Bypass Road at Pattan

Baramulla, May 5: The only parallel road used by commuters to bypass daily traffic congestion in the area has come under sharp criticism due to its poor condition.

Despite its importance, the road remains unmacadamized, allegedly due to inaction by the R&B Division Pattan.

Residents said the road turns extremely dusty during dry weather and transforms into a muddy stretch during rains, making commuting not only inconvenient but also unsafe for pedestrians and motorists alike. Many commuters have expressed frustration over the deteriorating condition of the road, which was expected to ease traffic pressure in the locality.

Locals have now urged the Deputy Commissioner Baramulla to intervene at the earliest and ensure that macadamization of the road is taken up on priority to provide much-needed relief to the public.

Residents warned that continued neglect of this vital link road could further aggravate traffic issues and pose safety risks if immediate action is not taken.

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